affinity
noun C1
Plain meaning
a natural liking for or connection with something
Exam-register meaning
a close relationship, similarity, or attraction between people, ideas, or systems
In context
naturalShe has an affinity for languages and learns them quickly.
examStudents may perform better when there is an affinity between their interests and their chosen field of study.
Common collocations
affinity fornatural affinityclose affinity
Watch out
Use “affinity for” when talking about liking; “affinity with” can mean connection/similarity.
Word family
affinity (noun)